Health

Per the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security: “Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat for Tuesday, July 9th, from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Expect the heat index to be above 95º F. Stay hydrated. Take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illnesses: bit.ly/2tPbHyE” (more…)


Health

Per the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security: “Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat for Monday, 07/08 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Expect heat index to be above 95º F. Stay hydrated. Take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illnesses.” (more…)


Gaithersburg

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a dirt bike and a car on Saturday, July 6, in Gaithersburg.

According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred at approximately 9:15pm at the intersection of Snouffer School Rd. and Centerway Rd. One patient was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.


Maryland

Do you recognize this area? This is a map of Montgomery County in 1863. Created by the Bureau of Topographical Engineers and the United States Coast Survey, this map contains the locations of rural households and natural landmarks, like ravines. This carefully crafted image would’ve been used as a general guide to Montgomery County’s landscape and for military purposes. (more…)


Health

Per the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security: “Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat for Sunday, 07/07 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Expect heat index to be above 95º F. Stay hydrated. Take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illnesses. Stay hydrated”

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